Dactylitis - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

dactylitis Inflammation of an entire digit (a finger or a toe), also referred to as 'sausage digit'. Enthesitis Inflammation of the site where a tendon or ligament inserts into a bone. Intertriginous Referring to areas where skin rubs together, such as under the armpits and in the groin. Lymphocytes Small leukocytes that are central players in the adaptive immune system. include T cells and B cells. Plasmacytoid dendritic cell (pDC) A type of dendritic cell tha...

CPHON TEST Onc./Heme Emergencies 20 Questions with Verified Answers HYPERLEUKOCYTOSIS -what is it -risk factors -s/s -tx - CORRECT ANSWER -peripheral wbc is greater than 100,000/mm3 causing increased blood viscosity and blast cell aggregates and thrombi in microcirculation -all, aml, cml -some are asymptomatic! altered LOC, slurred speech, sob, tachypnea, cyanosis, blurred vision, headaches, sz, papilledema (optic disk swelling) -hyperhydration, allopurinol or rasburicase, product supp...

NURS 2356 Hematologic Disorders in Pediatrics Test Questions And Answers What kind of cells are associated with bacterial infections - ANSWER- Neutrophils and monocytes What kind of cells are associated with allergies - ANSWER- Eosinophils What types of cells are associated with viral infections - ANSWER- T and B lymphocytes What are the formed elements - ANSWER- WBCs, RBCs, and platelets What does plasma consist of? - ANSWER- 90% Water, 10% Solutes (glucose, immuneglobulins, albu...

Orthopedic NP Review Course Exam 591 Questions with Verified Answers Signs of inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER swelling, warmth, erythema, loss of function, tenderness Articular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: synovium, cartilage, capsule (whithin the joint) Painful site: diffuse, deep Pain on movement: Active/passive, all planes Swelling: common Periarticular inflammation - CORRECT ANSWER Anatomic structure: Tendon, bursa, ligament, muscle, bone (outside the joint) P...

USMLE STEP 1 Question with complete solution 2023Seronegative spondyloarthropathies Psoriatic, Alkylosing, IDB-associated, Reactive Psoriatic arthritis Joint pain and stiffness associated with psoriasis. Asymmetric and patchy involvement. Dactylitis, "pencil-incup" deformity on x-ray. Seen in fewer than 1 ⁄3 of patients with psoriasis. "Pencil-in-cup" deformity on x-ray. Psoriatic arthritis Ankylosing spondylitis Chronic inflammatory disease of spine and ...

CPHON EXAM 139 Questions with Verified Answers Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia is a group of disorders characterized by - CORRECT ANSWER malfunction of the immune system where antibodies are produced against antigens on the surface of RBSs, resulting in hemolysis T/F RBC survival is proportional to the amount of antibody on the RBC surface; therefore the greater the amount of antibody the more rapidly the RBC is destroyed. - CORRECT ANSWER True Intravascular Hemolysis is - - CORRECT ANSWER ...

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Tx for trichomoniasis - ANSWER single-dose PO metronidazole or TINIDAZOLE for pt and partner(s) grayish-white vaginal discharge vs. yellow-green, frothy vaginal discharge - ANSWER grayish-white = bacterial vaginosis yellow-green, frothy = trichomoniasis If not managed appropriately, TSS can lead to death by what mechanism? - ANSWER ARDS (most common), or severe hypotension or hemorrhage 2º to DIC. Dx: 23 yo F present w/ vomiting, watery diarrhea, T 103F, and and desquamating rash. Blo...

WGU D027 – Advanced Pathopharmacology – Final Exam Study Guide | Questions and Answers | A Complete Solution 2023. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome HLHS - Birth Defect. born with OPEN foramen ovale & ductus arteriosus, ↓developed L ventricle & ↓developed valves (mitral, aortic) (hole between L&R atria) a. Survival rates - 3 to 5y survival is 70% with Stage I repair, 90% survival once they hit 12m. b. Testing: prenatal U/S and echo, after birth s&s (after ductus arteriosus & foramen ov...

WGU D027 – Advanced Pathopharmacology – Final Exam Study Guide | Questions and Answers | A Complete Solution 2023. Celiac Disease a. Lining of the small intestine, intolerant of gluten. (avoid BROW) Barley, Rye, Oat, Wheat i. More pronounced in the duodenum and jejunum. b. Signs and Symptoms - abdominal pain/distention; diarrhea (pale, greasy, bulky, foul) i. Malnutrition complications - rickets, occult blood, anemia (early bleeds and/or bruises) ii. Hypomagnesemia and hypocalcemia = Ir...